Towards more confident learners: The use of academic mentors with foundation degree students

Research in Post-Compulsory Education

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 57-74

  Russell, Megan ^a  

^a Andover College   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Academic mentor; Adult students; Case study; Foundation degree; Vocational

Indexed keywords

EID: 66249095138     PISSN: 13596748     EISSN: 17475112     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13596740902717416     Document Type: Article

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